The Betting and Gaming Consultancy
BBC Horse Racing

Aintree fences 'should be bigger'

Trainer Malcolm Jefferson believes
bigger fences at the Grand National
could have saved his horse
According to Pete.


£1m offered for Frankel v Caviar

A prize fund of £1m is being used
as bait in an attempt to secure a
clash between Frankel and Black
Caviar in the Sussex Stakes at
Goodwood.


Sir Alex in Scottish National bid

Sir Alex Ferguson's Harry The
Viking is among the likely runners
at the Scottish Grand National.


Monterosso wins Dubai World Cup

Monterosso, ridden by Mickael
Barzalona, eases to victory in the
Dubai World Cup, the world's
richest horse race.


Favourite to miss Grand National

A hip fracture rules bookies'
favourite Prince De Beauchene out
of the Grand National on 14 April.

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